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Discussion on SH5960

SH5960 : A new type of rockman at MorganGood question, but the activities are very different. The new rock men are free climbers. Their gear is only used in case of a fall. The ropes have a passive role, that of protection. The old boys would probably want the new light ropes and be very envious of the degree of safety the climbers enjoy, and that were denied to them.